Long-term nose tube study for children with weak muscle tone
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a nose tube (nasopharyngeal airway) for children who have obstructive sleep apnea due to weak muscle tone. It's for children who already used this device in a previous study.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child has weak muscle tone causing upper airway blockage and took part in an earlier study of this nose tube.
- Your child still wants to use the device long-term.
- Your child has been diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (based on sleep study results).
- Your child has at least one symptom of sleep apnea, like loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, or trouble paying attention.
- Your child had their tonsils removed before (unless it wasn't possible) and any remaining tonsils are small.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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